Identifier
DA 1
Dates
1964-1992
Extent
76 linear feet (76 records center boxes)
Abstract
This collection is composed of papers created during Tom Daschle's tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives. Material includes voting record information and "The Daschle Record" which container data on his voting record, sponsorships, and summaries of committee and subcommittee records from 1979 to 1986. Also included are some campaign files.
Historical Note
In 1978, Daschle was elected to the United States House of Representatives, winning the race by a margin of 110 votes, following a recount, out of more than 129,000 votes cast. Daschle served four terms in the House of Representatives and quickly became a part of the Democratic leadership.
At the 1980 Democratic National Convention Congressman Daschle received 10 (0.30%) delegate votes for Vice President of the United States. Although he was not a candidate, Daschle (along with others) received votes against incumbent Walter Mondale, who was re-nominated easily.
Content Notes
The U.S. House of Representatives papers series on the Tom Daschle Congressional Career Papers is composed of some campaign files and voting record information. Also included is "The Daschle Record" which contains 12 books compiled by his staff containing Daschle's voting record, sponsorships, and summaries of committee and subcommittee records from 1979 to 1986.
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Registration FormLanguage
English
Publisher
South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Rights
Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.
Recommended Citation
SDSU Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, "Thomas A. Daschle Papers. U.S. House of Representatives Papers" (2018). Thomas A. Daschle Papers. 2.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/finding_aids-daschle/2